Uganda
3 Days Murchison Falls National Park
This thrilling 3-day wildlife safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area, where the Nile River explodes through a narrow gorge to create the breathtaking Murchison Falls. The park is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos, offering an unforgettable safari experience.
What to Expect
- 🦏 Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- 🦁 Game drives spotting lions, elephants, giraffes & more
- 🚤 Boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls
- 🌊 Visit the top of the falls for a dramatic Nile River view
Itinerary Summary
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1: | Kampala → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls |
| Day 2: | Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise |
| Day 3: | Return to Kampala |
Day 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls
- Departure: Kampala
- Key Stops:
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Rhino tracking)
- Top of Murchison Falls
After breakfast, meet your guide and begin the scenic drive north. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino-tracking experience—Uganda’s only place to see wild rhinos. Enjoy lunch before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the top of the falls, where the Nile forces its way through a 7-meter gorge, creating a thunderous spectacle.
Accommodation: Paraa Lodge / Chobe Lodge / Murchison River Lodge
Meals: Half Board (Dinner)
Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise
- Morning: Game drive in the savannah
- Afternoon: Boat cruise to the falls
Start early with a game drive in the northern sector, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and more. Return to the lodge for lunch, then embark on a boat cruise along the Nile. Watch hippos, crocodiles, and birds along the banks before reaching the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile’s power is awe-inspiring.
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Return to Kampala
- Scenic drive back with lunch en route
After breakfast, check out and begin the return journey to Kampala, stopping for lunch along the way. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari
This 3-day adventure combines wildlife encounters, scenic boat rides, and the majestic Murchison Falls for an unforgettable Ugandan safari experience.
✅ Included
- All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
- Safari vehicle and fuel
- English speaking tourist guide
- Game drives and walks
- Entrance fees to the national parks. All boat tours
- Taxes
- Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
- Gorilla Permit
❌ Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Drinks / alcoholic drinks / additional meals
- Tips
- Activities not part of the described program
- International travel insurance
- Items of personal nature / souvenirs
PLEASE NOTE
The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this program. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
